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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,246.80, 942,370.20 and 389,098.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,246.80, 942,370.20 and 389,098.35 is: 583,647.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,246.80 : 942,370.20 = 389,098.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,246.80/942,370.20 = 389,098.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,246.80x = 942,370.20 × 389,098.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,246.80x = 366,674,689,909.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,674,689,909.17/628,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,647.53

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